Scented candles are beautiful and atmospheric. But cheap candles can cause more trouble than they’re worth.
The fumes released when a scented candle burns can be even more toxic than cigarette smoke. Daily Mail talks about this, citing a study by American scientists. First of all, we are talking about candles made of paraffin. This is the cheapest material, so you can find it in candles for 200-300 rubles.
Paraffin is a substance obtained by distillation from petroleum. During combustion, the largest amount of harmful substances is released, because the combustion temperature of such candles is not high enough to destroy toxic substances.
As a rule, we light candles and close the windows so that the aroma fills the room. Thus, chemicals released during combustion can accumulate in the room for a long time. Of course, if you burn a paraffin candle once a week or month, it is unlikely to affect your health. However, if you use such candles regularly for many years, this may cause some problems.
Therefore, when choosing a scented candle, be sure to look at what it is made of. When creating more expensive candles, natural wax and essential oils are often used. By the way, we recently made a selection of the most fragrant candles to create comfort.
Source: People Talk
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